Love Parks Week

We would like to invite residents and families to join in a special afternoon of fun and community spirit at Castle Park, Bishop’s Stortford, on Thursday 31 July from 12pm to 3pm, as part of Love Parks Week 2025.

Activities include:

River dipping
Children's archaeological dig
A history tour led by Mike James (tours will take place at 12:30pm and 2pm - meet at the Friends of Castle Park gazebo)
Dog show
Nature and the Great Outdoors themed stories and rhymes with Bishop's Stortford Library at 2pm
Tennis coaching sessions throughout the afternoon
Everyone Active, Bishop's Stortford Police, Herts Boat Rescue, Chigwell & Epping Forest Orienteering Club and the Countryside Management Service will also have stands on the day offering activities, information and advice

Free parking is available for the day at Northgate End car park, CM23 2ES.

Love Parks Week is a national event running from 25 July to 3 August and organised by Keep Britain Tidy. It is a celebration of the role parks play in supporting healthy lifestyles, mental wellbeing, and strong communities. The event at Castle Park offers a perfect opportunity for people of all ages to come together, explore their local park, and take part in activities that inspire and entertain.